Medical Radiation Science (Honours) - Radiation Therapy Adelaide University

Overview

Throughout the Medical Radiation Science (Honours) - Radiation Therapy from Adelaide University you’ll gain over 1,400 hours of practical experience through work placements and learn from experienced professionals and clinical specialists. Our cutting-edge Virtual Environment Radiotherapy Training (VERT) suite allows you to practice treating virtual patients with real-world equipment.

In your final year, you’ll complete an independent research project and thesis, setting you apart with honours credentials. Graduates are in high demand across Australia and internationally, with career opportunities in hospitals, clinics, and research centres. You’ll also be eligible to register with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (MRPBA) as a Radiation Therapist.

Further study can lead to specialisations in MRI technology, brachytherapy or sonography, opening doors in this growing field.

Career opportunities:

Want to make a real impact in cancer care? With a degree in radiation therapy, you’ll enter a high-demand field, both in Australia and internationally.

Work with advanced technology to deliver life-saving treatments, primarily for cancer patients. You might collaborate with radiation oncologists and medical physicists to plan and deliver precise radiation therapies. Perhaps you’ll pursue a research-focused role and conduct clinical trials on new radiation therapy techniques. Or you could move into an educational role and train new radiation therapy students or provide continuing education for practicing therapists.

With further study or training, you can advance into specialised roles such as:

• Paediatric radiation therapist 

• MRI technologist 

• Brachytherapy specialist 

• Sonographer 

• Radiation oncology researcher

Work with the latest technology, be an essential part of a dynamic team, and make a meaningful impact on patient lives. Graduates are eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).